Why we need to do research? What do we understand by the term good research? This FDP attempts to provide insights on what is good research and how one can do interesting and meaningful good quality research within the given constraints. A hands on approach is adopted for the FDP and includes a number of workshops as well.

1. ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Why we need to do research? What do we understand by
the term good research? What are the present business
problems which can lead to a good thesis? How to find out
a research problem? What are the different paradigms
and approaches of carrying out research? How to make a
defendable synopsis and successfully execute it? Clear
understanding of what good research is a prerequisite of a
successful career in academics and it starts with doing
thesis. From where to start and navigate in this world
which has more questions than answers is a burning
problem. Every budding researcher needs a roadmap to
follow in order to do good research and master the ability
to conceptualize the research problem and have a clear
understanding and appreciation of various paradigms and
approaches. The prolific researchers understand this and
develop an ability to convert various business problems
into good research problems and ultimately come out
with a good quality thesis.
Our interactions with Ph.D students and young faculties
over a period of time have shown that there is a lack of
understanding in the areas of problem identification,
problem definition, literature review, research design, etc.
The focus of this faculty development programme (FDP) is
to familiarize aspiring researchers with the broad
approaches that can be used for conducting good
research. We want to provide the participants hands on
experience through three workshops along with lectures
on various aspects of doing quality research.
FOR WHOM
Research scholars and faculty members of Management,
Engineering, Law Colleges, Institutes, and Universities.
COVERAGE
The FDP is going to focus on enabling budding researchers
in the areas of identification of business problem,
developing research problem with the help of literature
review and research gaps, appreciation of various
research paradigms and research approaches leading to
research design, introduction to research methodology
and various research methods.
This FDP attempts to provide insights on what is good
research and how one can do interesting and meaningful
good quality research within the given constraints. A
hands on approach is adopted for the FDP and includes a
number of workshops as well.
FEE
Rs. 6,500/- (Non-residential) and Rs. 12000/-
(Residential) plus service tax @ 12.3% totaling to Rs.
7300/- (Non-residential) and Rs. 13476/- (Residential).
The fee is to be paid in advance by Demand Draft drawn in
favor of “M-Power India Energy Pvt. Ltd.” payable at
“Delhi”. The fee covers, academic charges, course
materials, working lunch, kit and tea & snacks for
participants. For residential participant it also includes
stay on sharing basis, dinner and conveyance from place
of stay to university.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
17April 2014
What is Good Research
Identification of Business Problem
Art and Science of Literature Review
Identification of Research Gap and Research Problem
Workshop on “Identification of Research Problem”
18 April 2014
Research Paradigm
Research Approaches
Research Design
Qualitative- Case Study
Workshop on “Writing Synopsis”
19 April 2014
Research Methodology
Quantitative Data Analysis 1
Quantitative Data Analysis 2
Workshop on “Research Writing”
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) is a
private research university in Dehradun, Uttarakhand
known traditionally for its education and research in fields
of energy & power.
UPES Dehradun, established in 2003, is sponsored by
Hydrocarbons Education and Research Society. It provides
domain specialized programs in oil and gas,
transportation, power, computer science, information
technology, international business, logistics and supply
chain, infrastructure. UPES is the only Asian University to
receive the World Oil Award.
The university offers over 75 undergraduate and
postgraduate programs. UPES is the one of the first
universities of India to provide UG, PG and PhD programs
in the core sectors of petroleum and energy. UPES is the
only university to set up an Oil Rig on campus. The campus
is also enabled with 1KW wind turbine mill and a solar
power project with 100 KWp installed capacity. It is the
first Indian Energy Institution to setup an in-house Bio-
Diesel Laboratory.
IMPORTANT DATES
Date of the FDP – April 17-19, 2014
Last Date of Receiving Nominations – March 31
st
, 2014
RESOURCE PERSONS
 Prof. B.P. Pandey, Former Dean, CoES, UPES, Former
Professor, ISM, Dhanbad
 Prof. K. B. C. Saxena, Dean, Professor, FIIB, New
Delhi, Former Professor, MDI, Gurgaon
 Prof. Rajen Gupta, Professor, MDI, Gurgaon
 Prof. D. K. Punia, Professor, CMES, UPES
 Prof. Tarun Dhingra, Associate Professor, CMES, UPES
 Prof. Neeraj Anand, Professor, CMES, UPES
 Prof. K. K. Pandey, Associate Professor, CMES, UPES

2. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAME
On
“How to do Good Research”
At
Energy Acres
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Bidholi, Via Premnagar
Dehradun - 248007
Date: April 17-19, 2014
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Programme Coordinator - Ms. Meenakshi Tomar, UPES, P.O.
Bidholi, Via Premnagar, Dehradun – 248007.
Email Id: mtomar@ddn.upes.ac.in,
ORGANIZING BODY
Patronage
Dr. Anirban Sengupta
Dean, College of Management & Economic Studies
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Convener
Dr. Devendra Kumar Punia
Professor & Head, Dept. of ISM, CMES, UPES Dehradun
+91 8126913133, dkpunia@ddn.upes.ac.in
Convener
Dr. Tarun Dhingra
Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of Strategic Management
and Dept. of Accounting & Finance, CMES, UPES Dehradun
+ 91 9837321447, tdhingra@ddn.upes.ac.in
Coordinator
Ms. Meenakshi Tomar
Doctoral research fellow, CMES
+91 8954105410, mtomar@ddn.upes.ac.in
Location
The campus being located in Dehradun which is famous for its
picturesque landscape and slightly milder climate and provides
a gateway to the surrounding region. Dehradun is itself home
for various prestigious institutes for Petroleum and Earth
Sciences such as Indian Institute of Petroleum, Oil and Natural
Gas Corporation, Wadia Institute of Himalyan Geology and
Survey of India.
It is well connected and in proximity to popular Himalayan
tourist destinations such as Mussoorie, Nainital and Auli and
the Hindu holy cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh along with the
Himalayan pilgrimage circuit of Char Dham.
The Road route as from Dehradun ISBT → Balliwala Chowk →
Indian Military Academy → Prem Nagar → Nanda ki
chowki(This whole stretch is a part of Chakrata road). A 9 km
long uphill stretch from Nanda ki Chowki and you will see huge
campus of UPES.
UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & ENERGY STUDIES DEHRADUN
Presents
Faculty Development Program on
“How to do Good Research”
This FDP focuses on ability to conceptualise the research
process and understanding and appreciation of various
paradigms and approaches for carrying out good research.
April 17-19, 2014
ORGANIZED BY
Department of Strategic Management, Department of
Accounting & Finance and, Department of Information
System Management.
College of Management & Economics Studies